[Some of his tension eases at Shokudaikiri's reassurance, and Tonbokiri looks up again with a small smile.]

My thanks.
Under normal circumstances, I think he would be pleased with me. I have done all I can to follow his excellent example, and I hope he would respond to seeing the honour I wish to give him. However... [Again, his expression dims.]

There is a thread of history in which I lived out his life for him. Although in the end I played out that role by displaying the respect I have for that great man... [He shakes his head and rubs the back of his neck with a sigh.] Still, it was a horrible imposition.